VFR Over-The-Top Rating
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Privileges/ Restrictions:
An aircraft may be operated in VFR OTT flight during the cruise portion of the flight during the day, if:
- The aircraft is operated at a vertical distance of clouds of at least 1000 feet;
- Where the aircraft is operated between two cloud layers, the vertical distance between the layers is at least 5000 feet;
- Flight visibility at the cruising altitude of the aircraft is at least 5 miles; and
- The weather at the aerodrome of destination is forecast to have a sky condition of scattered cloud or clear and a ground visibility of 5 miles or greater
with no forecast of precipitation, fog, thunderstorm or blowing snow, and those condition are forecast to exist:
i. where the forecast is an aerodrome forecast (TAF), for the period from one hour before to two hours after the estimated time of arrival; and
ii. where an aerodrome forecast (TAF) is not available and the forecast is a graphic area forecast (GFA), for the period from one hour before to three
hours after the estimated time of arrival.
Skill:
As outlined in Flight Instructor Study Guide VFR OTT.
Knowledge:
As outlined in Flight Instructor Study Guide VFR OTT.
An aircraft may be operated in VFR OTT flight during the cruise portion of the flight during the day, if:
- The aircraft is operated at a vertical distance of clouds of at least 1000 feet;
- Where the aircraft is operated between two cloud layers, the vertical distance between the layers is at least 5000 feet;
- Flight visibility at the cruising altitude of the aircraft is at least 5 miles; and
- The weather at the aerodrome of destination is forecast to have a sky condition of scattered cloud or clear and a ground visibility of 5 miles or greater
with no forecast of precipitation, fog, thunderstorm or blowing snow, and those condition are forecast to exist:
i. where the forecast is an aerodrome forecast (TAF), for the period from one hour before to two hours after the estimated time of arrival; and
ii. where an aerodrome forecast (TAF) is not available and the forecast is a graphic area forecast (GFA), for the period from one hour before to three
hours after the estimated time of arrival.
Skill:
As outlined in Flight Instructor Study Guide VFR OTT.
Knowledge:
As outlined in Flight Instructor Study Guide VFR OTT.
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Minimum Age:
17 Medical: Category 3 or 1 Pre-requisite: Private Pilot Licence Flight Training: 15 hours dual instrument flight time beyond the Private Pilot Licence Examinations: None CAR`s Reference: CAR`s 401.44 and 421.44 Related Transport Canada Documents Available: Transport Canada Study & Reference Guide TP 12775E |
Course Expenses: IFR Equipped Cessna 172
15 hours Dual Instrument Flight Time: $ 3390.- Transport Canada Licensing Fee: $ 30.- 5 hours Ground Briefing ($50/hour): - Instrument Procedures - Radio Navigation - Emergency IFR Approach $ 300.- TOTAL MINIMUM COST*: $3720.00 *It should be noted that all prices are subject to applicable taxes and fuel surcharges and are quoted using the Transport Canada minimum requirements for each license, permit or rating. Prices are subject to change without notice. |